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Thursday, February 28, 2013
Jeremiah 17:5-10, Psalm 1:1-4, 6, Luke 16:19-31
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A HEART-TO-HEART TALK
"I, the Lord, alone probe the mind and test the heart." -Jeremiah 17:10
Throughout the Lenten season, the catechumens, those preparing to be baptized and/or to enter the Catholic Church, are being scrutinized. On the third, fourth, and fifth Sundays of Lent, usually at Mass, the catechumens will be prayed for by the universal Church, according to the pattern of the ancient prayers called "the scrutinies." In these prayers, we ask the Lord to read (e.g. Acts 1:24), search (Ps 139:23), purify (e.g. Acts 15:9), and strengthen their hearts (e.g. 1 Thes 3:13). This "open-heart operation" is absolutely essential, and only God can perform it (Jer 17:10; Jn 2:25), for the human heart is tortuous, twisted, deceitful, and humanly incomprehensible (Jer 17:9).
Although the scrutinies are primarily for the catechumens, we all need to have our hearts scrutinized and purified by the Lord. Ask Jesus to remove from the inner recesses of your heart (Mk 7:21) all that is not of Him. Ask the Holy Spirit to pour out in your heart His divine love (Rm 5:5). Then, filled with this love, speak from the abundance of your heart (Lk 6:45). Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us!
Prayer: "Jesus, gentle and humble of heart, make our hearts like Yours" (see Mt 11:29).
Promise: "If they do not listen to Moses and the prophets, they will not be convinced even if one should rise from the dead." -Lk 16:31
Praise: For over a decade, Sarah has faithfully devoted several hours weekly to adoring Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.
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Wednesday, February 27, 2013
PRAYERFULLY VENGEFUL? - One Bread, One Body, 2/27/2013
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Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Jeremiah 18:18-20, Psalm 31:5-6, 14-16, Matthew 20:17-28
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PRAYERFULLY VENGEFUL?
"In Your hands is my destiny; rescue me from the clutches of my enemies and my persecutors." -Psalm 31:16
Jeremiah's enemies were plotting against him and trying to destroy him (Jer 18:18). Jeremiah reacted to this as most humans would. He tried to defend himself and retaliate. Jeremiah prayed for the children of his enemies to starve to death or die by the sword (Jer 18:21). Then Jeremiah prayed for the wives of his enemies to be childless and widowed and for the men to die of pestilence or be killed in war (Jer 18:21). Jeremiah was prayerfully vengeful, and often so are we, although we usually aren't as open about this as Jeremiah was.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine." So Jeremiah and all human beings do not possess the power to forgive. We have no choice but to be unforgiving, although unforgiveness is a poison that will kill and damn us. What we can't help doing will destroy us. Thus we are in an impossible situation. However, Jesus is divine and therefore He has the power to forgive. He will give this power to us. He will save us from damning ourselves because of unforgiveness.
Right now, make the decision to accept Jesus' power and to forgive all who have hurt you in any way. By Jesus' grace, forgive all for all. Do the humanly impossible. Act on a supernatural level. Forgive and pray accordingly.
Prayer: Father, may I repay evil with good (cf Jer 18:20; see also Rm 12:21).
Promise: "Such is the case with the Son of Man Who has come, not to be served by others, but to serve, to give His own life as a Ransom for the many." -Mt 20:28
Praise: Rather than complain, Edward prays for those in government.
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Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Jeremiah 18:18-20, Psalm 31:5-6, 14-16, Matthew 20:17-28
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PRAYERFULLY VENGEFUL?
"In Your hands is my destiny; rescue me from the clutches of my enemies and my persecutors." -Psalm 31:16
Jeremiah's enemies were plotting against him and trying to destroy him (Jer 18:18). Jeremiah reacted to this as most humans would. He tried to defend himself and retaliate. Jeremiah prayed for the children of his enemies to starve to death or die by the sword (Jer 18:21). Then Jeremiah prayed for the wives of his enemies to be childless and widowed and for the men to die of pestilence or be killed in war (Jer 18:21). Jeremiah was prayerfully vengeful, and often so are we, although we usually aren't as open about this as Jeremiah was.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine." So Jeremiah and all human beings do not possess the power to forgive. We have no choice but to be unforgiving, although unforgiveness is a poison that will kill and damn us. What we can't help doing will destroy us. Thus we are in an impossible situation. However, Jesus is divine and therefore He has the power to forgive. He will give this power to us. He will save us from damning ourselves because of unforgiveness.
Right now, make the decision to accept Jesus' power and to forgive all who have hurt you in any way. By Jesus' grace, forgive all for all. Do the humanly impossible. Act on a supernatural level. Forgive and pray accordingly.
Prayer: Father, may I repay evil with good (cf Jer 18:20; see also Rm 12:21).
Promise: "Such is the case with the Son of Man Who has come, not to be served by others, but to serve, to give His own life as a Ransom for the many." -Mt 20:28
Praise: Rather than complain, Edward prays for those in government.
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Tuesday, February 26, 2013
THE "EXSULTET" - One Bread, One Body, 2/26/2013
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Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Isaiah 1:10, 16-20, Psalm 50:8-9, 16-17, 21, 23, Matthew 23:1-12
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THE "EXSULTET"
"Whoever exalts himself shall be humbled, but whoever humbles himself shall be exalted." -Matthew 23:12
God "is stern with the arrogant but to the humble He shows kindness" (1 Pt 5:5; Prv 3:34). God the Father loves us so much that He gave His Son, Jesus, to die on the cross and give us the opportunity for a new life (see Jn 3:16). The Lord wants to overwhelm us with His love and blessings (Dt 28:2). However, if we are arrogant, we will not rightly understand or use God's gifts. We will use them to exalt ourselves rather than the Lord. This will be harmful to us. Therefore, the Lord in His love is stern with the arrogant and humbles them for their own good.
The Lord wants to surround and fill us with His love, but does not want to "spoil us rotten" in our arrogance. It's up to us to humble ourselves and let the Lord exalt us in His love. Otherwise, the Lord will do the humbling. Therefore, let us humble ourselves by repenting, forgiving, confessing, apologizing, sacrificing, serving, admitting our mistakes, choosing a simple lifestyle, exposing ourselves to persecution, loving our enemies, obeying those in authority, suffering redemptively, giving up our plans, giving all to the Lord, etc. Let us humble ourselves to the point that we can say: "I have been crucified with Christ, and the life I live now is not my own" (Gal 2:19-20). Then He will exalt us.
Prayer: Father, when I hear the "Exsultet" sung at Easter Vigil this year, may it mean something special to me because I have humbled myself.
Promise: "Come now, let us set things right, says the Lord: though your sins be like scarlet, they may become white as snow." -Is 1:18
Praise: Practicing with and singing in the Easter choir strengthens Belinda's faith.
(For a related teaching, order our tape on "Arrogance" on audio AV 52-1 or video V-52.)
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Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Isaiah 1:10, 16-20, Psalm 50:8-9, 16-17, 21, 23, Matthew 23:1-12
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THE "EXSULTET"
"Whoever exalts himself shall be humbled, but whoever humbles himself shall be exalted." -Matthew 23:12
God "is stern with the arrogant but to the humble He shows kindness" (1 Pt 5:5; Prv 3:34). God the Father loves us so much that He gave His Son, Jesus, to die on the cross and give us the opportunity for a new life (see Jn 3:16). The Lord wants to overwhelm us with His love and blessings (Dt 28:2). However, if we are arrogant, we will not rightly understand or use God's gifts. We will use them to exalt ourselves rather than the Lord. This will be harmful to us. Therefore, the Lord in His love is stern with the arrogant and humbles them for their own good.
The Lord wants to surround and fill us with His love, but does not want to "spoil us rotten" in our arrogance. It's up to us to humble ourselves and let the Lord exalt us in His love. Otherwise, the Lord will do the humbling. Therefore, let us humble ourselves by repenting, forgiving, confessing, apologizing, sacrificing, serving, admitting our mistakes, choosing a simple lifestyle, exposing ourselves to persecution, loving our enemies, obeying those in authority, suffering redemptively, giving up our plans, giving all to the Lord, etc. Let us humble ourselves to the point that we can say: "I have been crucified with Christ, and the life I live now is not my own" (Gal 2:19-20). Then He will exalt us.
Prayer: Father, when I hear the "Exsultet" sung at Easter Vigil this year, may it mean something special to me because I have humbled myself.
Promise: "Come now, let us set things right, says the Lord: though your sins be like scarlet, they may become white as snow." -Is 1:18
Praise: Practicing with and singing in the Easter choir strengthens Belinda's faith.
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Monday, February 25, 2013
ASHAMED OF NOTHING BUT JESUS? - One Bread, One Body, 2/25/2013
Monday, February 25, 2013
Daniel 9:4-10, Psalm 79:8-9, 11, 13, Luke 6:36-38
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ASHAMED OF NOTHING BUT JESUS?
"We are shamefaced." -Daniel 9:7
I recently met a woman who had returned to the U.S.A. after serving twenty years as a foreign missionary. She was utterly shocked by the changes in American culture during her absence. Topics never mentioned in decent conversation were now flaunted publicly from billboards, movies, and prime-time TV. Political candidates who would never have been considered worthy of nomination when she left were now routinely being elected. She was dumbfounded at the absence of the sense of sin and shame.
Daniel was a holy and righteous Jew, blamelessly observing the ordinances of the Lord (Dn 1:8; 6:11). Yet his Jewish people had been exiled "because of their treachery" toward God (Dn 9:7). Daniel humbly recognized his part, however small, in the sins of his nation, and was ashamed (Dn 9:7, 8) of the sins his nation and people had committed against the Lord.
Too many people today are ashamed of nothing but Jesus (Mk 8:38) and His gospel (Rm 1:16). Jesus bluntly declares: "If anyone in this faithless and corrupt age is ashamed of Me and My doctrine, the Son of Man will be ashamed of him when He comes with the holy angels in His Father's glory" (Mk 8:38).
Repent! Be ashamed of sin and wickedness. Repent of being ashamed of Jesus. Like Daniel, pray for forgiveness for yourself, your nation, and your people.
Prayer: Father, I will look to You so that I will not be shamefaced but rather radiant with joy (Ps 34:6).
Promise: "Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Pardon, and you shall be pardoned." -Lk 6:37
Praise: Dan harbored resentment for many years against his stern, unloving father. Jesus softened both their hearts and now they are close.
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Daniel 9:4-10, Psalm 79:8-9, 11, 13, Luke 6:36-38
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ASHAMED OF NOTHING BUT JESUS?
"We are shamefaced." -Daniel 9:7
I recently met a woman who had returned to the U.S.A. after serving twenty years as a foreign missionary. She was utterly shocked by the changes in American culture during her absence. Topics never mentioned in decent conversation were now flaunted publicly from billboards, movies, and prime-time TV. Political candidates who would never have been considered worthy of nomination when she left were now routinely being elected. She was dumbfounded at the absence of the sense of sin and shame.
Daniel was a holy and righteous Jew, blamelessly observing the ordinances of the Lord (Dn 1:8; 6:11). Yet his Jewish people had been exiled "because of their treachery" toward God (Dn 9:7). Daniel humbly recognized his part, however small, in the sins of his nation, and was ashamed (Dn 9:7, 8) of the sins his nation and people had committed against the Lord.
Too many people today are ashamed of nothing but Jesus (Mk 8:38) and His gospel (Rm 1:16). Jesus bluntly declares: "If anyone in this faithless and corrupt age is ashamed of Me and My doctrine, the Son of Man will be ashamed of him when He comes with the holy angels in His Father's glory" (Mk 8:38).
Repent! Be ashamed of sin and wickedness. Repent of being ashamed of Jesus. Like Daniel, pray for forgiveness for yourself, your nation, and your people.
Prayer: Father, I will look to You so that I will not be shamefaced but rather radiant with joy (Ps 34:6).
Promise: "Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Pardon, and you shall be pardoned." -Lk 6:37
Praise: Dan harbored resentment for many years against his stern, unloving father. Jesus softened both their hearts and now they are close.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.) (For a related teaching, order our tape on "Forgiveness" on audio AV 54-1 or video V-54.)
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Sunday, February 24, 2013
PM eNewsletter Second Sunday of Lent
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February 24th, 2013 Second Sunday of Lent
Jesus, in this special time, give us the desire to come and just sit with You.
Let us just relax with You, and feel the joy and peace that only You can give.
Let Your true presence in Your Eucharist free us from anything that doesn't give
You praise and glory, and help us confess whatever it is in Your sacrament of reconciliation.
Let Your Divine Spirit come upon us, and fill us with the knowledge that we are
loved by You in a way that is impossible to understand, without Your Spirit residing in us.
Let us not only see You in the Eucharist, but also see You within everyone that is in our lives.
Thank You Jesus for Your love, and thank You Jesus for Your food of Life.
Amen and Amen.
Thanks to You, Lord, for loving us totally.
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Sunday SLEEPING IT OFF
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"They appeared in glory and spoke of His passage, which He was about to fulfill in Jerusalem. Peter
and those with Him had fallen into a deep sleep." -Luke 9:31-32
When Jesus talks about the cross, we tend to doze off, if not physically, then at least spiritually.
Did you ever notice what the subject was at the times when you fell asleep in church or fell asleep
praying? You may find yourself snoring or at least daydreaming when Jesus brings up the cross of
self-denial and self-sacrifice. When Jesus was suffering the agony in the garden of Gethsemani, the
three apostles He took with Him had fallen asleep (Lk 22:45). At Jesus' Transfiguration, Moses and
Elijah were talking to Jesus about His "passage" from earth to heaven. This "passage" included
Jesus' sufferings on the cross. Once again, we find Peter, James, and John in "a deep sleep."
Sleep can be used for rest or for escape. We are tempted to use it for escape, especially when it's
time each day to take up our cross and follow Jesus (Lk 9:23). We need a wake-up call. Jesus'
Transfiguration was an unsuccessful attempt to wake us up to the cross. However, Pentecost was
successful. Filled with the Holy Spirit, the early Church carried the cross.
Beginning this Lent, let's quit sleeping through Jesus' command to share in His agony and suffering.
Let's have "com-passion"; let's suffer with Him. "Awake, O sleeper, arise from the dead, and Christ
will give you light" (Eph 5:14).
Prayer: Father, may I suffer with Jesus and be glorified with Him (Rm 8:17).
Promise: "Take as your guide those who follow the example that we set. Unfortunately, many go about
in a way which shows them to be enemies of the cross of Christ." -Phil 3:17-18
Praise: Praise You, risen Jesus. Heaven and earth are full of Your glory!
Monday ASHAMED OF NOTHING BUT JESUS?
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"We are shamefaced." -Daniel 9:7
Tuesday THE "EXSULTET"
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"Whoever exalts himself shall be humbled, but whoever humbles himself shall be exalted." -Matthew 23:12
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GIFT-LISTS
"Seek eagerly after love. Set your hearts on spiritual gifts." -1 Corinthians 14:1
Pope John Paul II has taught: "The Holy Spirit, while bestowing diverse ministries in Church
communion, enriches it still further with particular gifts or promptings of grace, called
charisms...The charisms are received in gratitude both on the part of the one who receives them,
and also on the part of the entire Church. They are in fact a singularly rich source of grace
for the vitality of the apostolate and for the holiness of the whole Body of Christ
(The Lay Members of Christ's Faithful People, 24).
Pope John Paul II has also taught: "The Spirit of Jesus, received by the humble and docile
heart of the believer, brings about the flourishing of Christian moral life and the witness
of holiness amid the great variety of vocations, gifts, responsibilities, conditions and life
situations. As Novatian once pointed out - here expressing the authentic faith of the Church - it
is the Holy Spirit 'who confirmed the hearts and minds of the disciples, who revealed the
mysteries of the Gospel, who shed upon them the light of things divine. Strengthened by his gift,
they did not fear either prisons or chains for the name of the Lord; indeed they even trampled
upon the powers and torments of the world, armed and strengthened by him, having in themselves
the gifts which this same Spirit bestows and directs like jewels to the Church, the Bride of
Christ. It is in fact he who raises up prophets in the Church, instructs teachers, guides
tongues, works wonders and healings, accomplishes miracles, grants the discernment of spirits,
assigns governance, inspires counsels, distributes and harmonizes every other charismatic gift'
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A Prophetic Lent
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As we imitate Jesus' 40-day fast and prepare to renew our baptismal promises on Easter Sunday,
the Lord calls us to intensify our reading of His word. In this Lent, I invite you to ask for and
accept the grace to read through all the prophets of the Old Testament except Isaiah.
(We encourage you to read the prophet, Isaiah, during Advent). The following arrangement will
help you. As you read the Lord's prophetic word, you will repent deeply and have the springtime
of your life in the Spirit.
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Fri. of 2nd week of Lent Ez. 13:1-17:24
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Please help my mother get well soon, give her strength and courage to help herself; get and keep
both my parents in good health both mentally and physically. Please drive out all infirmity and
sickness in both my parents bodies. Help us to get our family together again real soon. I pray
for divine guidance, strength and help during this difficult time. Help me with my current
relationship and help us realize each other's worth and to fill our hearts with love for one
another. If Derek is not the person for me, please guide me to the partner You know is perfect
for me. I pray that God lets His will for me be known to me.
(beverly, cleveland, oh, United States, 2/23/2013 6:04:56 PM)
Blessed Mother, defender of the saints, pray for us and protect us. Amen. Also pray that Happiness
and Joy overflow in Deanna's and my Reconiliation with each other. Also that I do really good at
the Orchard, today !! Endurance, Strength, and *Go with the Flow !!* Mary,Our Lady of Perpetual
Help, pray with us and for us !!
(Br.Phil ., United States, 2/23/2013 3:47:09 PM)
Heavenly Father thank you for all the blessings,please forgive me for all my sins.please guide us
by your Holy spirit as we go along with our work.Lord Give us a healthy body and my son in law who
is far away with her family we ask this through Christ our Lord.Amen..
(antang4, 2/23/2013 3:36:18 PM)
Blessed Mother, defender of the saints, pray for us and protect us. Amen.
(Anonymous, 2/23/2013 3:16:11 PM)
Please follow link to additional prayer intentions.
http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
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MP3 4 You
The internet ministry for PM is highlighting our downloadable tapes online. The Gospels of
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are featured as are The Acts of the Apostles Part 1 thru 4, 1
Corinthians Part 1 & 2, and Romans Parts 1-3, thru Revelation. Also available, many MP3 formatted
Audio tapes of most epistles in the bible and numerous 15 minute Bible studies by Fr. Al Lauer.
Take a moment and check the link below
http://presentationministries.com/tapes/tape.asp?pubID=269
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Small Christian Communities
We believe the Lord is calling us to build hundreds of more communities by raising up
leaders who will form communities
PM's Small Christian Community Network
Learn about the Communities in our Network
http://presentationministries.com/community/hbcNetwork.asp
Small Christian Community Resources
Introduction to Small Christian Community
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/IntroCommunity.asp
"Unless the Lord Build the House..." - Psalm 127:
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/UnlessTheLordBuild.asp
Building Small Christian Communities (Team Manual)
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/CommunityManual.asp
Building Small Christian Communities (Guide Book)
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/CommunityGuidebook.asp
For more information contact: community@presentationministries.com
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Bible Telephone Line
New Technology for Bible Telephone Line Ministry
Local Numbers Double Practically Overnight!
The Bible Telephone Line (BTL) has been in operation for 19 years. Begun by Fr. Al
in 1991, it now continues with three teachers trained by him and by Presentation
Ministries. In cities where local numbers have been established, the BTL provides
callers with a short teaching on the readings for the daily Mass. It is available 24
hours a day and 7 days a week. Callers may also leave a short prayer request which
will be shared on the line with the other callers the next day.
** Please check these listings as a number of changes have been made.**
Akron, OH 330 344-9180
Baltimore, MD 443 529-8282
Bismarck, ND 701 595-5300
Boston, MA 508 591-0911
Cincinnati, OH 513 823-3111
Cleveland, OH 440 572-4366
Columbus, OH 614 210-3111
Detroit, MI 734 418-9101
Fort Worth, TX 817 203-3933
Indianapolis, IN 317 564-9292
Jupiter, FL 561 768-4321
Lexington, KY 859 554-1500
Long Island, NY 631 317-2200
Los Angeles, CA 323 984-7500
Louisville, KY 502 694-3131
Miami, FL 305 520-9922
Pittsburg, PA 412 228-0228
Phoenix, AZ 480 630-3999
St. Augustine, FL 904 414-4142
St Louis, MO 314 561-7411
San Diego, CA 619 272-6111
Toledo, OH 419 318-2211
Toronto, Ontario 647 723-9923
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Listen Online!
Inspired teaching on the daily Scripture readings of the Catholic Church by Fr. Al Lauer
Best of Daily Bread Radio Program
http://www.presentationministries.com/dbread/dbread.asp
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Pope Benedict XVI, Shepherd of Truth
http://presentationministries.com/BST/bst2013-02.asp?navlink=latest
Notable quotations from Pope Benedict XVI and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
FAITH AND CHARITY
FAITH LEADS TO LOVE
Faith, which sees the love of God revealed in the pierced heart of Jesus on the Cross, gives
rise to love... Love is the light ... that can always illuminate a world grown dim and give us
the courage needed to keep living and working.
MAKE ROOM FOR GOD
When we make room for the love of God, then we become like Him, sharing in His own charity. If
we open ourselves to His love, we allow Him to live in us and to bring us to love with Him, in
Him, and like Him; only then does our faith become truly "active through love" (Gal 5:6); only
then does He abide in us (cf. 1 Jn 4:12).
"SCALING THE MOUNTAIN"
The Christian life consists in continuously scaling the mountain to meet God and then coming
back down, bearing the love and strength drawn from Him, so as to serve our brothers and
sisters with God's own love.
(Source: Message for Lent, 10/15/12)
http://presentationministries.com/BST/bst2013-02.asp?navlink=latest
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PM Ministry List
" The Lord works through PM in many different ways. Below you can find information about
some of our ministries.
Bible Institute
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Word Gifts Ministry
http://presentationministries.com/general/prophecies.asp
John Paul Speaks
http://presentationministries.com/JPS/johnpaulspeaks.asp
My People Newspaper
http://presentationministries.com/mypeople/mypeople24-1.asp?navlink=latest
PM Newsletter
http://presentationministries.com/newsletter/newsletter12-1.asp?navlink=latest
Prophecies from Word Gifts Ministry
http://presentationministries.com/general/prophecies.asp
St. John Bosco Youth Group
http://youth.presentationministries.com/
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2013 RETREATS
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· Intercession and Healing (Apr 12-14)
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February 24th, 2013 Second Sunday of Lent
Jesus, in this special time, give us the desire to come and just sit with You.
Let us just relax with You, and feel the joy and peace that only You can give.
Let Your true presence in Your Eucharist free us from anything that doesn't give
You praise and glory, and help us confess whatever it is in Your sacrament of reconciliation.
Let Your Divine Spirit come upon us, and fill us with the knowledge that we are
loved by You in a way that is impossible to understand, without Your Spirit residing in us.
Let us not only see You in the Eucharist, but also see You within everyone that is in our lives.
Thank You Jesus for Your love, and thank You Jesus for Your food of Life.
Amen and Amen.
Thanks to You, Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday SLEEPING IT OFF
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=2/24/2013
"They appeared in glory and spoke of His passage, which He was about to fulfill in Jerusalem. Peter
and those with Him had fallen into a deep sleep." -Luke 9:31-32
When Jesus talks about the cross, we tend to doze off, if not physically, then at least spiritually.
Did you ever notice what the subject was at the times when you fell asleep in church or fell asleep
praying? You may find yourself snoring or at least daydreaming when Jesus brings up the cross of
self-denial and self-sacrifice. When Jesus was suffering the agony in the garden of Gethsemani, the
three apostles He took with Him had fallen asleep (Lk 22:45). At Jesus' Transfiguration, Moses and
Elijah were talking to Jesus about His "passage" from earth to heaven. This "passage" included
Jesus' sufferings on the cross. Once again, we find Peter, James, and John in "a deep sleep."
Sleep can be used for rest or for escape. We are tempted to use it for escape, especially when it's
time each day to take up our cross and follow Jesus (Lk 9:23). We need a wake-up call. Jesus'
Transfiguration was an unsuccessful attempt to wake us up to the cross. However, Pentecost was
successful. Filled with the Holy Spirit, the early Church carried the cross.
Beginning this Lent, let's quit sleeping through Jesus' command to share in His agony and suffering.
Let's have "com-passion"; let's suffer with Him. "Awake, O sleeper, arise from the dead, and Christ
will give you light" (Eph 5:14).
Prayer: Father, may I suffer with Jesus and be glorified with Him (Rm 8:17).
Promise: "Take as your guide those who follow the example that we set. Unfortunately, many go about
in a way which shows them to be enemies of the cross of Christ." -Phil 3:17-18
Praise: Praise You, risen Jesus. Heaven and earth are full of Your glory!
Monday ASHAMED OF NOTHING BUT JESUS?
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=2/25/2013
"We are shamefaced." -Daniel 9:7
Tuesday THE "EXSULTET"
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"Whoever exalts himself shall be humbled, but whoever humbles himself shall be exalted." -Matthew 23:12
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This Week's Featured Brochure
Seek the Gifts of the Spirit
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GIFT-LISTS
"Seek eagerly after love. Set your hearts on spiritual gifts." -1 Corinthians 14:1
Pope John Paul II has taught: "The Holy Spirit, while bestowing diverse ministries in Church
communion, enriches it still further with particular gifts or promptings of grace, called
charisms...The charisms are received in gratitude both on the part of the one who receives them,
and also on the part of the entire Church. They are in fact a singularly rich source of grace
for the vitality of the apostolate and for the holiness of the whole Body of Christ
(The Lay Members of Christ's Faithful People, 24).
Pope John Paul II has also taught: "The Spirit of Jesus, received by the humble and docile
heart of the believer, brings about the flourishing of Christian moral life and the witness
of holiness amid the great variety of vocations, gifts, responsibilities, conditions and life
situations. As Novatian once pointed out - here expressing the authentic faith of the Church - it
is the Holy Spirit 'who confirmed the hearts and minds of the disciples, who revealed the
mysteries of the Gospel, who shed upon them the light of things divine. Strengthened by his gift,
they did not fear either prisons or chains for the name of the Lord; indeed they even trampled
upon the powers and torments of the world, armed and strengthened by him, having in themselves
the gifts which this same Spirit bestows and directs like jewels to the Church, the Bride of
Christ. It is in fact he who raises up prophets in the Church, instructs teachers, guides
tongues, works wonders and healings, accomplishes miracles, grants the discernment of spirits,
assigns governance, inspires counsels, distributes and harmonizes every other charismatic gift'
" (The Splendor of Truth, 108).
The Lord commands us to .................
A Prophetic Lent
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/APropheticLent.asp
As we imitate Jesus' 40-day fast and prepare to renew our baptismal promises on Easter Sunday,
the Lord calls us to intensify our reading of His word. In this Lent, I invite you to ask for and
accept the grace to read through all the prophets of the Old Testament except Isaiah.
(We encourage you to read the prophet, Isaiah, during Advent). The following arrangement will
help you. As you read the Lord's prophetic word, you will repent deeply and have the springtime
of your life in the Spirit.
Second Sunday of Lent Jer. 50:1-52:34
Mon. of 2nd week of Lent Lamentations
Tues. of 2nd week of Lent Baruch
Wed. of 2nd week of Lent Ezekiel 1:1-6:14
Thurs. of 2nd week of Lent Ez. 7:1-12:28
Fri. of 2nd week of Lent Ez. 13:1-17:24
Sat. of 2nd week of Lent Ez. 18:1-21:37
Brochures by Topic
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
Please help my mother get well soon, give her strength and courage to help herself; get and keep
both my parents in good health both mentally and physically. Please drive out all infirmity and
sickness in both my parents bodies. Help us to get our family together again real soon. I pray
for divine guidance, strength and help during this difficult time. Help me with my current
relationship and help us realize each other's worth and to fill our hearts with love for one
another. If Derek is not the person for me, please guide me to the partner You know is perfect
for me. I pray that God lets His will for me be known to me.
(beverly, cleveland, oh, United States, 2/23/2013 6:04:56 PM)
Blessed Mother, defender of the saints, pray for us and protect us. Amen. Also pray that Happiness
and Joy overflow in Deanna's and my Reconiliation with each other. Also that I do really good at
the Orchard, today !! Endurance, Strength, and *Go with the Flow !!* Mary,Our Lady of Perpetual
Help, pray with us and for us !!
(Br.Phil ., United States, 2/23/2013 3:47:09 PM)
Heavenly Father thank you for all the blessings,please forgive me for all my sins.please guide us
by your Holy spirit as we go along with our work.Lord Give us a healthy body and my son in law who
is far away with her family we ask this through Christ our Lord.Amen..
(antang4, 2/23/2013 3:36:18 PM)
Blessed Mother, defender of the saints, pray for us and protect us. Amen.
(Anonymous, 2/23/2013 3:16:11 PM)
Please follow link to additional prayer intentions.
http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
________________________________________________
MP3 4 You
The internet ministry for PM is highlighting our downloadable tapes online. The Gospels of
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are featured as are The Acts of the Apostles Part 1 thru 4, 1
Corinthians Part 1 & 2, and Romans Parts 1-3, thru Revelation. Also available, many MP3 formatted
Audio tapes of most epistles in the bible and numerous 15 minute Bible studies by Fr. Al Lauer.
Take a moment and check the link below
http://presentationministries.com/tapes/tape.asp?pubID=269
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Small Christian Communities
We believe the Lord is calling us to build hundreds of more communities by raising up
leaders who will form communities
PM's Small Christian Community Network
Learn about the Communities in our Network
http://presentationministries.com/community/hbcNetwork.asp
Small Christian Community Resources
Introduction to Small Christian Community
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/IntroCommunity.asp
"Unless the Lord Build the House..." - Psalm 127:
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/UnlessTheLordBuild.asp
Building Small Christian Communities (Team Manual)
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/CommunityManual.asp
Building Small Christian Communities (Guide Book)
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/CommunityGuidebook.asp
For more information contact: community@presentationministries.com
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Bible Telephone Line
New Technology for Bible Telephone Line Ministry
Local Numbers Double Practically Overnight!
The Bible Telephone Line (BTL) has been in operation for 19 years. Begun by Fr. Al
in 1991, it now continues with three teachers trained by him and by Presentation
Ministries. In cities where local numbers have been established, the BTL provides
callers with a short teaching on the readings for the daily Mass. It is available 24
hours a day and 7 days a week. Callers may also leave a short prayer request which
will be shared on the line with the other callers the next day.
** Please check these listings as a number of changes have been made.**
Akron, OH 330 344-9180
Baltimore, MD 443 529-8282
Bismarck, ND 701 595-5300
Boston, MA 508 591-0911
Cincinnati, OH 513 823-3111
Cleveland, OH 440 572-4366
Columbus, OH 614 210-3111
Detroit, MI 734 418-9101
Fort Worth, TX 817 203-3933
Indianapolis, IN 317 564-9292
Jupiter, FL 561 768-4321
Lexington, KY 859 554-1500
Long Island, NY 631 317-2200
Los Angeles, CA 323 984-7500
Louisville, KY 502 694-3131
Miami, FL 305 520-9922
Pittsburg, PA 412 228-0228
Phoenix, AZ 480 630-3999
St. Augustine, FL 904 414-4142
St Louis, MO 314 561-7411
San Diego, CA 619 272-6111
Toledo, OH 419 318-2211
Toronto, Ontario 647 723-9923
________________________________________________
Listen Online!
Inspired teaching on the daily Scripture readings of the Catholic Church by Fr. Al Lauer
Best of Daily Bread Radio Program
http://www.presentationministries.com/dbread/dbread.asp
________________________________________________
Pope Benedict XVI, Shepherd of Truth
http://presentationministries.com/BST/bst2013-02.asp?navlink=latest
Notable quotations from Pope Benedict XVI and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
FAITH AND CHARITY
FAITH LEADS TO LOVE
Faith, which sees the love of God revealed in the pierced heart of Jesus on the Cross, gives
rise to love... Love is the light ... that can always illuminate a world grown dim and give us
the courage needed to keep living and working.
MAKE ROOM FOR GOD
When we make room for the love of God, then we become like Him, sharing in His own charity. If
we open ourselves to His love, we allow Him to live in us and to bring us to love with Him, in
Him, and like Him; only then does our faith become truly "active through love" (Gal 5:6); only
then does He abide in us (cf. 1 Jn 4:12).
"SCALING THE MOUNTAIN"
The Christian life consists in continuously scaling the mountain to meet God and then coming
back down, bearing the love and strength drawn from Him, so as to serve our brothers and
sisters with God's own love.
(Source: Message for Lent, 10/15/12)
http://presentationministries.com/BST/bst2013-02.asp?navlink=latest
________________________________________________
PM Ministry List
" The Lord works through PM in many different ways. Below you can find information about
some of our ministries.
Bible Institute
http://presentationministries.com/bibleinst/bi2005Home.asp
Word Gifts Ministry
http://presentationministries.com/general/prophecies.asp
John Paul Speaks
http://presentationministries.com/JPS/johnpaulspeaks.asp
My People Newspaper
http://presentationministries.com/mypeople/mypeople24-1.asp?navlink=latest
PM Newsletter
http://presentationministries.com/newsletter/newsletter12-1.asp?navlink=latest
Prophecies from Word Gifts Ministry
http://presentationministries.com/general/prophecies.asp
St. John Bosco Youth Group
http://youth.presentationministries.com/
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2013 RETREATS
Online Registration
2013 RETREATS
· Women's Retreat (Mar 9)
· Intercession and Healing (Apr 12-14)
Can you help us with the construction of the new Chapel and Retreat Center?
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SLEEPING IT OFF - One Bread, One Body, 2/24/2013
Sunday, February 24, 2013, Second Sunday of Lent
Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18, Philippians 3:17-4:1, Psalm 27:1, 7-9, 13-14, Luke 9:28-36
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/022413.cfm
SLEEPING IT OFF
"They appeared in glory and spoke of His passage, which He was about to fulfill in Jerusalem. Peter and those with Him had fallen into a deep sleep." -Luke 9:31-32
When Jesus talks about the cross, we tend to doze off, if not physically, then at least spiritually. Did you ever notice what the subject was at the times when you fell asleep in church or fell asleep praying? You may find yourself snoring or at least daydreaming when Jesus brings up the cross of self-denial and self-sacrifice. When Jesus was suffering the agony in the garden of Gethsemani, the three apostles He took with Him had fallen asleep (Lk 22:45). At Jesus' Transfiguration, Moses and Elijah were talking to Jesus about His "passage" from earth to heaven. This "passage" included Jesus' sufferings on the cross. Once again, we find Peter, James, and John in "a deep sleep."
Sleep can be used for rest or for escape. We are tempted to use it for escape, especially when it's time each day to take up our cross and follow Jesus (Lk 9:23). We need a wake-up call. Jesus' Transfiguration was an unsuccessful attempt to wake us up to the cross. However, Pentecost was successful. Filled with the Holy Spirit, the early Church carried the cross.
Beginning this Lent, let's quit sleeping through Jesus' command to share in His agony and suffering. Let's have "com-passion"; let's suffer with Him. "Awake, O sleeper, arise from the dead, and Christ will give you light" (Eph 5:14).
Prayer: Father, may I suffer with Jesus and be glorified with Him (Rm 8:17).
Promise: "Take as your guide those who follow the example that we set. Unfortunately, many go about in a way which shows them to be enemies of the cross of Christ." -Phil 3:17-18
Praise: Praise You, risen Jesus. Heaven and earth are full of Your glory!
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Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18, Philippians 3:17-4:1, Psalm 27:1, 7-9, 13-14, Luke 9:28-36
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/022413.cfm
SLEEPING IT OFF
"They appeared in glory and spoke of His passage, which He was about to fulfill in Jerusalem. Peter and those with Him had fallen into a deep sleep." -Luke 9:31-32
When Jesus talks about the cross, we tend to doze off, if not physically, then at least spiritually. Did you ever notice what the subject was at the times when you fell asleep in church or fell asleep praying? You may find yourself snoring or at least daydreaming when Jesus brings up the cross of self-denial and self-sacrifice. When Jesus was suffering the agony in the garden of Gethsemani, the three apostles He took with Him had fallen asleep (Lk 22:45). At Jesus' Transfiguration, Moses and Elijah were talking to Jesus about His "passage" from earth to heaven. This "passage" included Jesus' sufferings on the cross. Once again, we find Peter, James, and John in "a deep sleep."
Sleep can be used for rest or for escape. We are tempted to use it for escape, especially when it's time each day to take up our cross and follow Jesus (Lk 9:23). We need a wake-up call. Jesus' Transfiguration was an unsuccessful attempt to wake us up to the cross. However, Pentecost was successful. Filled with the Holy Spirit, the early Church carried the cross.
Beginning this Lent, let's quit sleeping through Jesus' command to share in His agony and suffering. Let's have "com-passion"; let's suffer with Him. "Awake, O sleeper, arise from the dead, and Christ will give you light" (Eph 5:14).
Prayer: Father, may I suffer with Jesus and be glorified with Him (Rm 8:17).
Promise: "Take as your guide those who follow the example that we set. Unfortunately, many go about in a way which shows them to be enemies of the cross of Christ." -Phil 3:17-18
Praise: Praise You, risen Jesus. Heaven and earth are full of Your glory!
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Rescript: In accord with the "Code of Canon Law", I hereby grant my permission to publish "One Bread, One Body" covering the period from February 1, 2013 through March 31, 2013
?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, September 13, 2012
The rescript is a declaration that a book or pamphlet is considered to be free of doctrinal or moral error. It is not implied that those who have granted ecclesial permission agree with the contents, opinions, or statements expressed.
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Saturday, February 23, 2013
THE PROOF OF BEING A CHRISTIAN - One Bread, One Body, 2/23/2013
Saturday, February 23, 2013, St. Polycarp
Deuteronomy 26:16-19, Psalm 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8, Matthew 5:43-48
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/022313.cfm
THE PROOF OF BEING A CHRISTIAN
"My command to you is: love your enemies." -Matthew 5:44
Naturally, we fight fire with fire. "An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth" (Mt 5:38; Ex 21:24). If you hit me, I'll hit you. If you sue me, I'll sue you. We feel like giving people a dose of their own medicine. We say: "Two can play this game." We treat others not as we want them to treat us (see Mt 7:12), but as they have treated us (see Jer 50:15, 29). We respond in kind, and do unto others as they have done unto us. We automatically respond to our enemies by becoming like them, thus continuing the destructive cycle of injustice and violence.
However, Jesus gives us the power to rise above our human nature. "When He was insulted, He returned no insult. When He was made to suffer, He did not counter with threats" (1 Pt 2:23). In Christ, we can do to those who have hurt us the opposite of what they have done to us. We can love those who hate us and pray for those who curse us (see Mt 5:44; Lk 6:27-28). Because Jesus has offered us a new nature by His death on the cross, we can feed, clothe, and love our enemies (Rm 12:20) and refuse to "repay injury with injury" (Rm 12:17). When we try to conquer evil with evil, we are conquered by evil (see Rm 12:21). Only by responding to evil with good will we conquer evil (Rm 12:21).
Follow the way of Jesus. Die for your enemies rather than try to make them die for you. Then, by your death and life, you will share with Jesus in putting sin and death to death.
Prayer: Father, as I fast this Lent, give me Your heart and mind toward those who have hurt me.
Promise: "Today the Lord is making this agreement with you: you are to be a people peculiarly His own, as He promised you." -Dt 26:18
Praise: St. Polycarp was faithful to his Savior even while being burned to death.
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Deuteronomy 26:16-19, Psalm 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8, Matthew 5:43-48
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THE PROOF OF BEING A CHRISTIAN
"My command to you is: love your enemies." -Matthew 5:44
Naturally, we fight fire with fire. "An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth" (Mt 5:38; Ex 21:24). If you hit me, I'll hit you. If you sue me, I'll sue you. We feel like giving people a dose of their own medicine. We say: "Two can play this game." We treat others not as we want them to treat us (see Mt 7:12), but as they have treated us (see Jer 50:15, 29). We respond in kind, and do unto others as they have done unto us. We automatically respond to our enemies by becoming like them, thus continuing the destructive cycle of injustice and violence.
However, Jesus gives us the power to rise above our human nature. "When He was insulted, He returned no insult. When He was made to suffer, He did not counter with threats" (1 Pt 2:23). In Christ, we can do to those who have hurt us the opposite of what they have done to us. We can love those who hate us and pray for those who curse us (see Mt 5:44; Lk 6:27-28). Because Jesus has offered us a new nature by His death on the cross, we can feed, clothe, and love our enemies (Rm 12:20) and refuse to "repay injury with injury" (Rm 12:17). When we try to conquer evil with evil, we are conquered by evil (see Rm 12:21). Only by responding to evil with good will we conquer evil (Rm 12:21).
Follow the way of Jesus. Die for your enemies rather than try to make them die for you. Then, by your death and life, you will share with Jesus in putting sin and death to death.
Prayer: Father, as I fast this Lent, give me Your heart and mind toward those who have hurt me.
Promise: "Today the Lord is making this agreement with you: you are to be a people peculiarly His own, as He promised you." -Dt 26:18
Praise: St. Polycarp was faithful to his Savior even while being burned to death.
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Friday, February 22, 2013
A HOUSE BUILT ON SAND - One Bread, One Body, 2/22/2013
Friday, February 22, 2013, Chair of St. Peter
1 Peter 5:1-4, Psalm 23:1-6, Matthew 16:13-19
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A HOUSE BUILT ON SAND
" 'You are the Messiah,' Simon Peter answered, 'the Son of the living God!' " -Matthew 16:16
Every denomination has a "pope." Every denomination, no matter how large or small, has someone who occupies a prime position of authority. The Catholic Church has a Pope. In fact, she has an unbroken succession of pontiffs stretching all the way back to St. Peter, her first Pope.
Just as the patriarchs Abram and Jacob received new names to signify their special mission, so Jesus gives the name of Cephas (or Peter), which means 'Rock,' to Simon. This name change clearly illustrates to Jesus' followers that Peter occupies a place of primacy among the apostles.
Jesus gives Peter the keys of the kingdom of heaven (Mt 16:19). The significance of this action is rooted in Isaiah in the passage where Eliakim receives the keys of the office of prime minister held by Shebna. Isaiah prophesies God's word to Eliakim: "I will place the key of the house of David on his shoulder; when he opens, no one shall shut, when he shuts, no one shall open" (Is 22:22). Peter is also commissioned with the power to bind and loose.
Doubters have tried for centuries to deny that Jesus founded a visible Church under the leadership of St. Peter. However, an honest study of Scripture and history causes their best efforts to crumble like a house built on sand (see Mt 7:26-27).
Prayer: Lord, change me so that I live up to my name, Christian.
Promise: "Only goodness and kindness follow me all the days of my life; and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord for years to come." -Ps 23:6
Praise: St. Peter glorified God in his life and was blessed to glorify God in his martyr's death.
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1 Peter 5:1-4, Psalm 23:1-6, Matthew 16:13-19
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A HOUSE BUILT ON SAND
" 'You are the Messiah,' Simon Peter answered, 'the Son of the living God!' " -Matthew 16:16
Every denomination has a "pope." Every denomination, no matter how large or small, has someone who occupies a prime position of authority. The Catholic Church has a Pope. In fact, she has an unbroken succession of pontiffs stretching all the way back to St. Peter, her first Pope.
Just as the patriarchs Abram and Jacob received new names to signify their special mission, so Jesus gives the name of Cephas (or Peter), which means 'Rock,' to Simon. This name change clearly illustrates to Jesus' followers that Peter occupies a place of primacy among the apostles.
Jesus gives Peter the keys of the kingdom of heaven (Mt 16:19). The significance of this action is rooted in Isaiah in the passage where Eliakim receives the keys of the office of prime minister held by Shebna. Isaiah prophesies God's word to Eliakim: "I will place the key of the house of David on his shoulder; when he opens, no one shall shut, when he shuts, no one shall open" (Is 22:22). Peter is also commissioned with the power to bind and loose.
Doubters have tried for centuries to deny that Jesus founded a visible Church under the leadership of St. Peter. However, an honest study of Scripture and history causes their best efforts to crumble like a house built on sand (see Mt 7:26-27).
Prayer: Lord, change me so that I live up to my name, Christian.
Promise: "Only goodness and kindness follow me all the days of my life; and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord for years to come." -Ps 23:6
Praise: St. Peter glorified God in his life and was blessed to glorify God in his martyr's death.
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Thursday, February 21, 2013
LEAPING OVER THE EDGE - One Bread, One Body, 2/21/2013
Thursday, February 21, 2013, St. Peter Damian
Esther C:12, 14-16, 23-25, Psalm 138:1-3, 7-8, Matthew 7:7-12
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LEAPING OVER THE EDGE
"My Lord, our King, You alone are God. Help me, who am alone and have no help but You, for I am taking my life in my hand." -Esther C:14-15
As Esther prayed to the Lord, she said that she was taking her life in her hand because she was about to go to the king without being invited. This act was punishable by death (Est 4:11, 16).
Likewise, we are living and praying in a life-or-death situation. We are endangered by "the terror of the night," "the arrow that flies by day," "the pestilence that roams in darkness," and "the devastating plague at noon" (Ps 91:5-6). Our opponent, the devil, who is "the prince of death" (Heb 2:14), and his destroying angels (see Rv 9:11) are "prowling like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour" (1 Pt 5:8). Our guardian angels have done a fantastic job to protect us from repeated attempts on our lives.
So pray as if your life depends on it, because it probably does. Fast and pray as if this Lent is your last one on earth. Fast and pray with utter trust in and abandonment to the Lord. We live and pray in the shadows of death (Ps 23:4, RSV-CE) but also on the threshold of entrance into the eternal life of heaven. Pray: "Now, Master, You can dismiss Your servant in peace" (Lk 2:29). "Father, into Your hands I commend My Spirit" (Lk 23:46).
Prayer: Father, "this is our accepted time, this is our salvation." May prayer and fasting be our hope. May penance be our vocation. (From the hymn This is Our Accepted Time.)
Promise: "If you, with all your sins, know how to give your children what is good, how much more will your heavenly Father give good things to anyone who asks Him!" -Mt 7:11
Praise: St. Peter Damian came out of the monastery to bring renewal to the diocesan clergy, propagating devotion to Christ's Passion.
(For a related teaching, order our tape The Culture of Death" on audio AV 73-3 or video V-73.)
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Esther C:12, 14-16, 23-25, Psalm 138:1-3, 7-8, Matthew 7:7-12
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LEAPING OVER THE EDGE
"My Lord, our King, You alone are God. Help me, who am alone and have no help but You, for I am taking my life in my hand." -Esther C:14-15
As Esther prayed to the Lord, she said that she was taking her life in her hand because she was about to go to the king without being invited. This act was punishable by death (Est 4:11, 16).
Likewise, we are living and praying in a life-or-death situation. We are endangered by "the terror of the night," "the arrow that flies by day," "the pestilence that roams in darkness," and "the devastating plague at noon" (Ps 91:5-6). Our opponent, the devil, who is "the prince of death" (Heb 2:14), and his destroying angels (see Rv 9:11) are "prowling like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour" (1 Pt 5:8). Our guardian angels have done a fantastic job to protect us from repeated attempts on our lives.
So pray as if your life depends on it, because it probably does. Fast and pray as if this Lent is your last one on earth. Fast and pray with utter trust in and abandonment to the Lord. We live and pray in the shadows of death (Ps 23:4, RSV-CE) but also on the threshold of entrance into the eternal life of heaven. Pray: "Now, Master, You can dismiss Your servant in peace" (Lk 2:29). "Father, into Your hands I commend My Spirit" (Lk 23:46).
Prayer: Father, "this is our accepted time, this is our salvation." May prayer and fasting be our hope. May penance be our vocation. (From the hymn This is Our Accepted Time.)
Promise: "If you, with all your sins, know how to give your children what is good, how much more will your heavenly Father give good things to anyone who asks Him!" -Mt 7:11
Praise: St. Peter Damian came out of the monastery to bring renewal to the diocesan clergy, propagating devotion to Christ's Passion.
(For a related teaching, order our tape The Culture of Death" on audio AV 73-3 or video V-73.)
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Wednesday, February 20, 2013
TWO-TIMING - One Bread, One Body, 2/20/2013
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Jonah 3:1-10, Psalm 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19, Luke 11:29-32
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TWO-TIMING
"The word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time." -Jonah 3:1
God came to Jonah a second time (Jon 3:1), and a sinful city of 120,000 people repented (Jon 3:5; 4:11). Jesus came to Peter a second time (Jn 21:1ff), and soon three thousand people converted and were baptized (Acts 2:41).
We are called to spread God's Word, and the Lord gives us a major role to play in distributing His Word. Certainly, developing and exercising our spiritual and natural gifts, our creativity at spreading the Word of God and permeating the culture with the Gospel (Catechism, 899) are important. That's why God calls us and gifts us with the Holy Spirit. That's why we write this booklet! However, the biggest issue is not our abilities, but whether we will get off the couch and get to work.
Notice the parable of the sower and the seed (Mk 4:3). Jesus doesn't mention whether the sower was emotionally distressed, bitter, happy, or skillful. The only thing Jesus says about the sower is that he "went out sowing" (Mk 4:3). That is, the sower got up that morning and put the seed out. God's Word has power of its own (Is 55:10-11; Heb 4:12). It grows and spreads of itself (Mk 4:27), not because of the merits of whoever sows it.
"There is no chaining the word of God!" (2 Tm 2:9) So, Satan instead tries to persuade us to slip into some chains. If he can shackle us with chains of sin, addictions, compulsions, sloth, fear, apathy, etc., he's kept the Word of God from spreading as far as it otherwise would. Have you let God down? God lets you start a second time. Get out there and get out God's Word.
Prayer: Lord Jesus, may I be generous in doing Your will and spreading Your Word.
Promise: "The people of Nineveh believed God; they proclaimed a fast and all of them, great and small, put on sackcloth." -Jon 3:5
Praise: Richard has spent three decades teaching the Bible to the elderly, adults, teenagers, and young children.
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Jonah 3:1-10, Psalm 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19, Luke 11:29-32
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TWO-TIMING
"The word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time." -Jonah 3:1
God came to Jonah a second time (Jon 3:1), and a sinful city of 120,000 people repented (Jon 3:5; 4:11). Jesus came to Peter a second time (Jn 21:1ff), and soon three thousand people converted and were baptized (Acts 2:41).
We are called to spread God's Word, and the Lord gives us a major role to play in distributing His Word. Certainly, developing and exercising our spiritual and natural gifts, our creativity at spreading the Word of God and permeating the culture with the Gospel (Catechism, 899) are important. That's why God calls us and gifts us with the Holy Spirit. That's why we write this booklet! However, the biggest issue is not our abilities, but whether we will get off the couch and get to work.
Notice the parable of the sower and the seed (Mk 4:3). Jesus doesn't mention whether the sower was emotionally distressed, bitter, happy, or skillful. The only thing Jesus says about the sower is that he "went out sowing" (Mk 4:3). That is, the sower got up that morning and put the seed out. God's Word has power of its own (Is 55:10-11; Heb 4:12). It grows and spreads of itself (Mk 4:27), not because of the merits of whoever sows it.
"There is no chaining the word of God!" (2 Tm 2:9) So, Satan instead tries to persuade us to slip into some chains. If he can shackle us with chains of sin, addictions, compulsions, sloth, fear, apathy, etc., he's kept the Word of God from spreading as far as it otherwise would. Have you let God down? God lets you start a second time. Get out there and get out God's Word.
Prayer: Lord Jesus, may I be generous in doing Your will and spreading Your Word.
Promise: "The people of Nineveh believed God; they proclaimed a fast and all of them, great and small, put on sackcloth." -Jon 3:5
Praise: Richard has spent three decades teaching the Bible to the elderly, adults, teenagers, and young children.
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Tuesday, February 19, 2013
THE FATHER'S LOVE - One Bread, One Body, 2/19/2013
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Isaiah 55:10-11, Psalm 34:4-7, 16-19, Matthew 6:7-15
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THE FATHER'S LOVE
"Our Father..." -Matthew 6:9
I have six children. They all call me "Dad." For many years, I have tried to follow the example of our heavenly Father and anticipate the needs of each child (see Mt 6:8). After all these years of lovingly building relationships with them, it would grieve me if one of my children stiffly addressed me as "Sir." I would feel as if they no longer remembered that I loved them. Hopefully, my children don't worry about having a place to stay or food to eat. If children can trust an earthly father, how much more should we trust our heavenly Father to provide for us? (Mt 7:11)
Perhaps Jesus' most radical teaching is His revelation that we are to address God as "our Father" (Mt 6:9). Jesus taught that God our Father so loves us that He drops His dignity, runs to us even when we are least lovable, and celebrates our repentance (Lk 15:20ff). When we are not worthy of His love, Jesus reminds us that our heavenly Father "so loved the world" and each one of us "that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him may not die but may have eternal life" (Jn 3:16).
Jesus began Lent by hearing that He was the Beloved Son of His heavenly Father (Lk 3:22). In this initial part of Lent, imitate Jesus by focusing on your heavenly Father's love for you. Thus confirmed as His beloved sons and daughters, you will trust Him enough to let Him lead you through His Lenten discipline without questioning His love for you (see Heb 12:5-10).
Prayer: Father, pour out Your love in my heart through the Holy Spirit (Rm 5:5). May Your love bear great fruit through me.
Promise: "Your Father knows what you need before you ask Him." -Mt 6:8
Praise: When having a difficult time connecting with God, Rosa thinks of all the good He has done for her.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.) (For a related teaching, order our tape "Do You Believe in God the Father?" on audio AV 84-1 or video V-84.)
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Isaiah 55:10-11, Psalm 34:4-7, 16-19, Matthew 6:7-15
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THE FATHER'S LOVE
"Our Father..." -Matthew 6:9
I have six children. They all call me "Dad." For many years, I have tried to follow the example of our heavenly Father and anticipate the needs of each child (see Mt 6:8). After all these years of lovingly building relationships with them, it would grieve me if one of my children stiffly addressed me as "Sir." I would feel as if they no longer remembered that I loved them. Hopefully, my children don't worry about having a place to stay or food to eat. If children can trust an earthly father, how much more should we trust our heavenly Father to provide for us? (Mt 7:11)
Perhaps Jesus' most radical teaching is His revelation that we are to address God as "our Father" (Mt 6:9). Jesus taught that God our Father so loves us that He drops His dignity, runs to us even when we are least lovable, and celebrates our repentance (Lk 15:20ff). When we are not worthy of His love, Jesus reminds us that our heavenly Father "so loved the world" and each one of us "that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him may not die but may have eternal life" (Jn 3:16).
Jesus began Lent by hearing that He was the Beloved Son of His heavenly Father (Lk 3:22). In this initial part of Lent, imitate Jesus by focusing on your heavenly Father's love for you. Thus confirmed as His beloved sons and daughters, you will trust Him enough to let Him lead you through His Lenten discipline without questioning His love for you (see Heb 12:5-10).
Prayer: Father, pour out Your love in my heart through the Holy Spirit (Rm 5:5). May Your love bear great fruit through me.
Promise: "Your Father knows what you need before you ask Him." -Mt 6:8
Praise: When having a difficult time connecting with God, Rosa thinks of all the good He has done for her.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.) (For a related teaching, order our tape "Do You Believe in God the Father?" on audio AV 84-1 or video V-84.)
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Monday, February 18, 2013
I REALLY MISS YOU, JESUS - One Bread, One Body, 2/18/2013
"Faith and Charity" is the title of the latest issue of Pope Benedict XVI, Shepherd of Truth.
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Monday, February 18, 2013
Leviticus 19:1-2, 11-18, Psalm 19:8-10, 15, Matthew 25:31-46
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I REALLY MISS YOU, JESUS
"Lord, when did we see You?" -Matthew 25:37
Yesterday was Sunday, when Catholics are obliged to worship Jesus in Mass. Many people saw Jesus yesterday. Since a sizable percentage of registered Catholics fail to believe in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, many people who actually received His body and blood yesterday failed to recognize Him. Did you miss Jesus when you saw Him, or did you recognize Him?
Jesus is not easy to recognize. Even His relative, John the Baptizer, did not recognize Him (Jn 1:31, 33). In today's Gospel reading, both the just and the unjust saw Jesus, but failed to recognize Him (Mt 25:37, 44). Amazingly, the just actively served Him, but still missed Him! This should give pause to us who are His disciples. How many times did we fail to recognize Jesus this week?
Jesus might not be easy to recognize now, but no one will miss Him on Judgment Day. On that day, "every eye shall see Him, even of those who" have rejected Him (Rv 1:7). Finally, a day will come when we won't miss seeing Him, but then the season of mercy will be over, and it will be too late to repent.
Therefore, repent today. Confess your sins in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Serve Jesus in the poor, the downtrodden, the co-worker, the starving, the persecuted, and your enemies (see Mt 25:35-36). "Love your neighbor as yourself" (Lv 19:18). You may miss recognizing Jesus, even as you serve Him, but you won't miss out on being with Him forever in the ecstasy of heaven.
Prayer: "Let the words of my mouth and the thought of my heart find favor before You, O Lord, my Rock" (Ps 19:15).
Promise: "The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul." -Ps 19:8
Praise: A friend's funeral made Joan realize that without God she too was under a death sentence. She reformed her life and returned to Church.
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Monday, February 18, 2013
Leviticus 19:1-2, 11-18, Psalm 19:8-10, 15, Matthew 25:31-46
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I REALLY MISS YOU, JESUS
"Lord, when did we see You?" -Matthew 25:37
Yesterday was Sunday, when Catholics are obliged to worship Jesus in Mass. Many people saw Jesus yesterday. Since a sizable percentage of registered Catholics fail to believe in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, many people who actually received His body and blood yesterday failed to recognize Him. Did you miss Jesus when you saw Him, or did you recognize Him?
Jesus is not easy to recognize. Even His relative, John the Baptizer, did not recognize Him (Jn 1:31, 33). In today's Gospel reading, both the just and the unjust saw Jesus, but failed to recognize Him (Mt 25:37, 44). Amazingly, the just actively served Him, but still missed Him! This should give pause to us who are His disciples. How many times did we fail to recognize Jesus this week?
Jesus might not be easy to recognize now, but no one will miss Him on Judgment Day. On that day, "every eye shall see Him, even of those who" have rejected Him (Rv 1:7). Finally, a day will come when we won't miss seeing Him, but then the season of mercy will be over, and it will be too late to repent.
Therefore, repent today. Confess your sins in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Serve Jesus in the poor, the downtrodden, the co-worker, the starving, the persecuted, and your enemies (see Mt 25:35-36). "Love your neighbor as yourself" (Lv 19:18). You may miss recognizing Jesus, even as you serve Him, but you won't miss out on being with Him forever in the ecstasy of heaven.
Prayer: "Let the words of my mouth and the thought of my heart find favor before You, O Lord, my Rock" (Ps 19:15).
Promise: "The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul." -Ps 19:8
Praise: A friend's funeral made Joan realize that without God she too was under a death sentence. She reformed her life and returned to Church.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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Sunday, February 17, 2013
PM eNewsletter First Sunday of Lent
February 17th, 2013 First Sunday of Lent
Heavenly Jesus, as we begin the disipline of Lent, open up our hearts, souls, and minds,
to really do this Lent, what would best draw us into a real relationship with You.
Jesus, help us to see that You love us with a love that can't really be understood.
Yet Lord, You want us to let go, and let You be the real Lord of our lives.
Let us also see that You are constantly willing to forgive us, and make us alive with
life.
Let us not understand, but rather just trust You, that You have a plan for our lives
that will work out as You want it to.
Jesus, help us to love all in our lives, and help us to be truly Christed to all
around us.
Let us be light to the world and let us draw others to You through our love and help
to others.
Let us do Lent in peace and joy of heart.
Amen and Amen.
Thanks to You, Lord, for loving us totally.
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This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday LENT IN THE SPIRIT
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"Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, then returned from the Jordan and was conducted by the Spirit
into the desert for forty days." -Luke 4:1-2
Lent is imitating Jesus' forty days in the desert. Jesus began His "Lent" filled with and led by
the Holy Spirit. He also came out of the Lenten desert "in the power of the Spirit" (Lk 4:14).
The Holy Spirit directed Jesus every step of the way through the "first Lent."
Are we letting the Spirit direct us this Lent? Are we fasting, praying, giving alms, and
evangelizing in the Spirit? The Spirit will call us to do things this Lent we'd never thought of
before. If these things seem impossible, the Spirit will help us in our weakness (Rm 8:26). By
the Spirit, we will be able to fast in some way for each of the forty days of Lent. By praying
in the Spirit, we will pray this Lent on a new level, with greater perseverance and depth. With
the faith and love of the Spirit, we will give alms so much that we will have to make sacrifices
and simplify our lives. Finally, this Lent, we will not only resist temptations but also make a
frontal attack on the gates of hell (Mt 16:18-19), as we win the world for Christ through
Spirit-filled evangelization.
A Spirit-led Lent is different from the Lents to which many of us have been accustomed. A
Spirit-filled Lent is like Jesus' Lent. Let us follow in His footsteps.
Prayer: Jesus, may this Lent be like the first one.
Promise: "If you confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God
raised Him from the dead, you will be saved." -Rm 10:9
Praise: Praise Jesus, eternal, risen, victorious High Priest, tempted and sinless! (Heb 4:15)
Monday I REALLY MISS YOU, JESUS
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"Lord, when did we see You?" -Matthew 25:37
Tuesday THE FATHER'S LOVE
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GIFT-LISTS
"Seek eagerly after love. Set your hearts on spiritual gifts." -1 Corinthians 14:1
Pope John Paul II has taught: "The Holy Spirit, while bestowing diverse ministries in Church
communion, enriches it still further with particular gifts or promptings of grace, called
charisms...The charisms are received in gratitude both on the part of the one who receives them,
and also on the part of the entire Church. They are in fact a singularly rich source of grace
for the vitality of the apostolate and for the holiness of the whole Body of Christ
(The Lay Members of Christ's Faithful People, 24).
Pope John Paul II has also taught: "The Spirit of Jesus, received by the humble and docile
heart of the believer, brings about the flourishing of Christian moral life and the witness
of holiness amid the great variety of vocations, gifts, responsibilities, conditions and life
situations. As Novatian once pointed out - here expressing the authentic faith of the Church - it
is the Holy Spirit 'who confirmed the hearts and minds of the disciples, who revealed the
mysteries of the Gospel, who shed upon them the light of things divine. Strengthened by his gift,
they did not fear either prisons or chains for the name of the Lord; indeed they even trampled
upon the powers and torments of the world, armed and strengthened by him, having in themselves
the gifts which this same Spirit bestows and directs like jewels to the Church, the Bride of
Christ. It is in fact he who raises up prophets in the Church, instructs teachers, guides
tongues, works wonders and healings, accomplishes miracles, grants the discernment of spirits,
assigns governance, inspires counsels, distributes and harmonizes every other charismatic gift'
" (The Splendor of Truth, 108).
The Lord commands us to .................
A Prophetic Lent
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As we imitate Jesus' 40-day fast and prepare to renew our baptismal promises on Easter Sunday,
the Lord calls us to intensify our reading of His word. In this Lent, I invite you to ask for and
accept the grace to read through all the prophets of the Old Testament except Isaiah.
(We encourage you to read the prophet, Isaiah, during Advent). The following arrangement will
help you. As you read the Lord's prophetic word, you will repent deeply and have the springtime
of your life in the Spirit.
Ash Wednesday
Jeremiah 1:1-4:31
Thurs. after Ash Wed. Jer. 5:1-8:23
Fri. after Ash Wed. Jer. 9:1-12:17
Sat. after Ash Wed. Jer. 13:1-16:21
First Sunday of Lent Jer. 17:1-20:18
Mon. of 1st week of Lent Jer. 21:1-24:10
Tues. of 1st week of Lent Jer. 25:1-29:23
Wed. of 1st week of Lent Jer. 29:24-33:26
Thurs. of 1st week of Lent Jer. 34:1-37:21
Fri. of 1st week of Lent Jer. 38:1-45:5
Sat. of 1st week of Lent Jer. 46:1-49:39
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Lord, please be with the C and B family during this sad time. They miss Mr. b very much, but he
is in Your hands now Lord. Please send his soul to heaven and give peace to the C and B family.
In your name we pray. Amen
(Anonymous, 2/16/2013 8:51:53 PM)
Heavenly Father thank you for all the blessings,please forgive me for all my sins,Lord please
guide us according to your will help peter ,kc ,andrew,and jabriel that he can read befor the
closing we ask this through Christ our Lord.Amen..
(antang4, 2/16/2013 4:43:39 PM)
Please pray for my finances I know that he is able.
(t Turner, bronx, ny, United States, 2/16/2013 2:19:57 PM)
Have not been feeling good an in trouble financially I have no money to meet my needs but I know
that God is above an beyond to answer my prayers would like for someone to agree with me in
prayer please I really need your prayers
(Terri T., Bronx, ny, United States, 2/16/2013 2:13:43 PM)
I pray for a successful upcoming week. Amen.
(Anonymous, 2/16/2013 1:32:52 PM)
Prayer for my feet, heels, legs and mind to be made normal so I can stand and walk again and
have stamina and arches, thank you Jesus Stephanie
(Stephanie, MD, United States, 2/16/2013 12:49:31 PM)
Lent! Feb.16,2013 Thank you for praying with us daily for God's Mercy & Peace! 3PM"HOUR OF MERCY.
"Broken & Exhausted Hearts Continue to Cry out to God Day & Night for His Mercy & Peace Now & in
the Days ahead..Lent,Holy Week..2013.?Please pray with us daily for recovery!Recovery is very
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Broken Hearts,Health & Shattered Lives made harder by Severe Financial Misery!Pray for financial
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(Bill and Carol, Broken & Exhausted Hearts..., United States, 2/16/2013 12:30:33 PM)
Heavenly Father, PLEASE stretch out your healing hand and heal Gabriel of his addiction. PLEASE
guide him to make good choices in his current situation and help him gain new employment soon.
(Anonymous, 2/16/2013 8:49:26 AM)
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FAITH AND CHARITY
"A VALUABLE OPPORTUNITY"
The celebration of Lent, in the context of the Year of Faith, offers us a valuable opportunity
to meditate on the relationship between faith and charity: between believing in God - the God
of Jesus Christ -and love, which is the fruit of the Holy Spirit and which guides us on the
path of devotion to God and others.
"CONQUERED BY CHRIST'S LOVE"
Christians are people who have been conquered by Christ's love and accordingly, under the
influence of that love ... they are profoundly open to loving their neighbor in concrete ways.
ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT
This attitude arises primarily from the consciousness of being loved, forgiven, and even
served by the Lord, Who bends down to wash the feet of the Apostles and offers Himself on
the Cross to draw humanity into God's love.
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Heavenly Jesus, as we begin the disipline of Lent, open up our hearts, souls, and minds,
to really do this Lent, what would best draw us into a real relationship with You.
Jesus, help us to see that You love us with a love that can't really be understood.
Yet Lord, You want us to let go, and let You be the real Lord of our lives.
Let us also see that You are constantly willing to forgive us, and make us alive with
life.
Let us not understand, but rather just trust You, that You have a plan for our lives
that will work out as You want it to.
Jesus, help us to love all in our lives, and help us to be truly Christed to all
around us.
Let us be light to the world and let us draw others to You through our love and help
to others.
Let us do Lent in peace and joy of heart.
Amen and Amen.
Thanks to You, Lord, for loving us totally.
________________________________________________
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This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday LENT IN THE SPIRIT
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"Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, then returned from the Jordan and was conducted by the Spirit
into the desert for forty days." -Luke 4:1-2
Lent is imitating Jesus' forty days in the desert. Jesus began His "Lent" filled with and led by
the Holy Spirit. He also came out of the Lenten desert "in the power of the Spirit" (Lk 4:14).
The Holy Spirit directed Jesus every step of the way through the "first Lent."
Are we letting the Spirit direct us this Lent? Are we fasting, praying, giving alms, and
evangelizing in the Spirit? The Spirit will call us to do things this Lent we'd never thought of
before. If these things seem impossible, the Spirit will help us in our weakness (Rm 8:26). By
the Spirit, we will be able to fast in some way for each of the forty days of Lent. By praying
in the Spirit, we will pray this Lent on a new level, with greater perseverance and depth. With
the faith and love of the Spirit, we will give alms so much that we will have to make sacrifices
and simplify our lives. Finally, this Lent, we will not only resist temptations but also make a
frontal attack on the gates of hell (Mt 16:18-19), as we win the world for Christ through
Spirit-filled evangelization.
A Spirit-led Lent is different from the Lents to which many of us have been accustomed. A
Spirit-filled Lent is like Jesus' Lent. Let us follow in His footsteps.
Prayer: Jesus, may this Lent be like the first one.
Promise: "If you confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God
raised Him from the dead, you will be saved." -Rm 10:9
Praise: Praise Jesus, eternal, risen, victorious High Priest, tempted and sinless! (Heb 4:15)
Monday I REALLY MISS YOU, JESUS
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"Lord, when did we see You?" -Matthew 25:37
Tuesday THE FATHER'S LOVE
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"Our Father..." -Matthew 6:9
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GIFT-LISTS
"Seek eagerly after love. Set your hearts on spiritual gifts." -1 Corinthians 14:1
Pope John Paul II has taught: "The Holy Spirit, while bestowing diverse ministries in Church
communion, enriches it still further with particular gifts or promptings of grace, called
charisms...The charisms are received in gratitude both on the part of the one who receives them,
and also on the part of the entire Church. They are in fact a singularly rich source of grace
for the vitality of the apostolate and for the holiness of the whole Body of Christ
(The Lay Members of Christ's Faithful People, 24).
Pope John Paul II has also taught: "The Spirit of Jesus, received by the humble and docile
heart of the believer, brings about the flourishing of Christian moral life and the witness
of holiness amid the great variety of vocations, gifts, responsibilities, conditions and life
situations. As Novatian once pointed out - here expressing the authentic faith of the Church - it
is the Holy Spirit 'who confirmed the hearts and minds of the disciples, who revealed the
mysteries of the Gospel, who shed upon them the light of things divine. Strengthened by his gift,
they did not fear either prisons or chains for the name of the Lord; indeed they even trampled
upon the powers and torments of the world, armed and strengthened by him, having in themselves
the gifts which this same Spirit bestows and directs like jewels to the Church, the Bride of
Christ. It is in fact he who raises up prophets in the Church, instructs teachers, guides
tongues, works wonders and healings, accomplishes miracles, grants the discernment of spirits,
assigns governance, inspires counsels, distributes and harmonizes every other charismatic gift'
" (The Splendor of Truth, 108).
The Lord commands us to .................
A Prophetic Lent
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/APropheticLent.asp
As we imitate Jesus' 40-day fast and prepare to renew our baptismal promises on Easter Sunday,
the Lord calls us to intensify our reading of His word. In this Lent, I invite you to ask for and
accept the grace to read through all the prophets of the Old Testament except Isaiah.
(We encourage you to read the prophet, Isaiah, during Advent). The following arrangement will
help you. As you read the Lord's prophetic word, you will repent deeply and have the springtime
of your life in the Spirit.
Ash Wednesday
Jeremiah 1:1-4:31
Thurs. after Ash Wed. Jer. 5:1-8:23
Fri. after Ash Wed. Jer. 9:1-12:17
Sat. after Ash Wed. Jer. 13:1-16:21
First Sunday of Lent Jer. 17:1-20:18
Mon. of 1st week of Lent Jer. 21:1-24:10
Tues. of 1st week of Lent Jer. 25:1-29:23
Wed. of 1st week of Lent Jer. 29:24-33:26
Thurs. of 1st week of Lent Jer. 34:1-37:21
Fri. of 1st week of Lent Jer. 38:1-45:5
Sat. of 1st week of Lent Jer. 46:1-49:39
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Lord, please be with the C and B family during this sad time. They miss Mr. b very much, but he
is in Your hands now Lord. Please send his soul to heaven and give peace to the C and B family.
In your name we pray. Amen
(Anonymous, 2/16/2013 8:51:53 PM)
Heavenly Father thank you for all the blessings,please forgive me for all my sins,Lord please
guide us according to your will help peter ,kc ,andrew,and jabriel that he can read befor the
closing we ask this through Christ our Lord.Amen..
(antang4, 2/16/2013 4:43:39 PM)
Please pray for my finances I know that he is able.
(t Turner, bronx, ny, United States, 2/16/2013 2:19:57 PM)
Have not been feeling good an in trouble financially I have no money to meet my needs but I know
that God is above an beyond to answer my prayers would like for someone to agree with me in
prayer please I really need your prayers
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FAITH AND CHARITY
"A VALUABLE OPPORTUNITY"
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"CONQUERED BY CHRIST'S LOVE"
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ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT
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Sunday, February 17, 2013, First Sunday of Lent
Deuteronomy 26:4-10, Romans 10:8-13, Psalm 91:1-2, 10-15, Luke 4:1-13
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LENT IN THE SPIRIT
"Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, then returned from the Jordan and was conducted by the Spirit into the desert for forty days." -Luke 4:1-2
Lent is imitating Jesus' forty days in the desert. Jesus began His "Lent" filled with and led by the Holy Spirit. He also came out of the Lenten desert "in the power of the Spirit" (Lk 4:14). The Holy Spirit directed Jesus every step of the way through the "first Lent."
Are we letting the Spirit direct us this Lent? Are we fasting, praying, giving alms, and evangelizing in the Spirit? The Spirit will call us to do things this Lent we'd never thought of before. If these things seem impossible, the Spirit will help us in our weakness (Rm 8:26). By the Spirit, we will be able to fast in some way for each of the forty days of Lent. By praying in the Spirit, we will pray this Lent on a new level, with greater perseverance and depth. With the faith and love of the Spirit, we will give alms so much that we will have to make sacrifices and simplify our lives. Finally, this Lent, we will not only resist temptations but also make a frontal attack on the gates of hell (Mt 16:18-19), as we win the world for Christ through Spirit-filled evangelization.
A Spirit-led Lent is different from the Lents to which many of us have been accustomed. A Spirit-filled Lent is like Jesus' Lent. Let us follow in His footsteps.
Prayer: Jesus, may this Lent be like the first one.
Promise: "If you confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved." -Rm 10:9
Praise: Praise Jesus, eternal, risen, victorious High Priest, tempted and sinless! (Heb 4:15)
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Sunday, February 17, 2013, First Sunday of Lent
Deuteronomy 26:4-10, Romans 10:8-13, Psalm 91:1-2, 10-15, Luke 4:1-13
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LENT IN THE SPIRIT
"Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, then returned from the Jordan and was conducted by the Spirit into the desert for forty days." -Luke 4:1-2
Lent is imitating Jesus' forty days in the desert. Jesus began His "Lent" filled with and led by the Holy Spirit. He also came out of the Lenten desert "in the power of the Spirit" (Lk 4:14). The Holy Spirit directed Jesus every step of the way through the "first Lent."
Are we letting the Spirit direct us this Lent? Are we fasting, praying, giving alms, and evangelizing in the Spirit? The Spirit will call us to do things this Lent we'd never thought of before. If these things seem impossible, the Spirit will help us in our weakness (Rm 8:26). By the Spirit, we will be able to fast in some way for each of the forty days of Lent. By praying in the Spirit, we will pray this Lent on a new level, with greater perseverance and depth. With the faith and love of the Spirit, we will give alms so much that we will have to make sacrifices and simplify our lives. Finally, this Lent, we will not only resist temptations but also make a frontal attack on the gates of hell (Mt 16:18-19), as we win the world for Christ through Spirit-filled evangelization.
A Spirit-led Lent is different from the Lents to which many of us have been accustomed. A Spirit-filled Lent is like Jesus' Lent. Let us follow in His footsteps.
Prayer: Jesus, may this Lent be like the first one.
Promise: "If you confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved." -Rm 10:9
Praise: Praise Jesus, eternal, risen, victorious High Priest, tempted and sinless! (Heb 4:15)
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Saturday, February 16, 2013
FAST RENEWAL - One Bread, One Body, 2/16/2013
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Saturday, February 16, 2013
Isaiah 58:9-14, Psalm 86:1-6, Luke 5:27-32
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FAST RENEWAL
" 'Repairer of the breach,' they shall call you, 'Restorer of ruined homesteads.' " -Isaiah 58:12
One of God's goals this Lent is to renew the Church. "The ancient ruins shall be rebuilt for your sake, and the foundations from ages past you shall raise up" (Is 58:12). A prerequisite for Church renewal is a renewal of our individual strength (Is 58:11). For individual renewal, we need to receive enlightenment, guidance, and nourishment (Is 58:10-11). Receiving these special gifts is based on removing from our midst "oppression, false accusation, and malicious speech" and on giving our bread to the hungry (Is 58:9-10).
Such expressions of justice are in turn based on obeying other commands of the Lord, especially His command to fast. The renewal of the Church results from a long process. Fasting is a catalyst for this process. Therefore, fasting is one of the most important things we can do to begin renewing the Church.
If we imitate Jesus as He fasted forty days in the desert, this Lent will be a great opportunity to serve the Church. By fasting, we set free the oppressed (Is 58:6), drive out demons (Mt 17:21), inaugurate ministries (Lk 4:1ff; Acts 13:3), and appoint leaders (Acts 14:23). By faithful fasting this Lent, some of us may make the greatest contribution of our lives to the renewal of the Church. Cherish this Lenten fast.
Prayer: Father, give me the grace to fast more frequently and faithfully.
Promise: "I have not come to invite the self- righteous to a change of heart, but sinners." -Lk 5:32
Praise: During Lent, Jan returned to the Church after an absence of many years. She made a full Confession on Holy Saturday, and celebrated Easter by receiving Jesus in the Eucharist.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.) (For related teaching, order our leaflet "The Secret of Fasting" or on audio AV 46-1 or video V-46.)
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Saturday, February 16, 2013
Isaiah 58:9-14, Psalm 86:1-6, Luke 5:27-32
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FAST RENEWAL
" 'Repairer of the breach,' they shall call you, 'Restorer of ruined homesteads.' " -Isaiah 58:12
One of God's goals this Lent is to renew the Church. "The ancient ruins shall be rebuilt for your sake, and the foundations from ages past you shall raise up" (Is 58:12). A prerequisite for Church renewal is a renewal of our individual strength (Is 58:11). For individual renewal, we need to receive enlightenment, guidance, and nourishment (Is 58:10-11). Receiving these special gifts is based on removing from our midst "oppression, false accusation, and malicious speech" and on giving our bread to the hungry (Is 58:9-10).
Such expressions of justice are in turn based on obeying other commands of the Lord, especially His command to fast. The renewal of the Church results from a long process. Fasting is a catalyst for this process. Therefore, fasting is one of the most important things we can do to begin renewing the Church.
If we imitate Jesus as He fasted forty days in the desert, this Lent will be a great opportunity to serve the Church. By fasting, we set free the oppressed (Is 58:6), drive out demons (Mt 17:21), inaugurate ministries (Lk 4:1ff; Acts 13:3), and appoint leaders (Acts 14:23). By faithful fasting this Lent, some of us may make the greatest contribution of our lives to the renewal of the Church. Cherish this Lenten fast.
Prayer: Father, give me the grace to fast more frequently and faithfully.
Promise: "I have not come to invite the self- righteous to a change of heart, but sinners." -Lk 5:32
Praise: During Lent, Jan returned to the Church after an absence of many years. She made a full Confession on Holy Saturday, and celebrated Easter by receiving Jesus in the Eucharist.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.) (For related teaching, order our leaflet "The Secret of Fasting" or on audio AV 46-1 or video V-46.)
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Friday, February 15, 2013
FAST IMPRESSIONS - One Bread, One Body, 2/15/2013
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Friday, February 15, 2013
Isaiah 58:1-9, Psalm 51:3-6, 18-19, Matthew 9:14-15
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FAST IMPRESSIONS
"Your disciples do not" fast. -Matthew 9:14
Jesus said that when we fast, we should freshen up so no one can see we are fasting (Mt 6:17-18). He meant that we should fast so as to please God, not man.
In one sense, however, people should be able to tell we are fasting no matter how nice our complexion is. Fasting causes drastic changes which are visible to those around us.
* Fasting, along with prayer, is the most effective weapon to bring down the strongholds of the evil one (Gospel of Life, Pope John Paul II, 100).
* Fasting sets free the oppressed, the captive, the depressed, the addicted, and the homeless (Is 58:6-7).
* Our fasting from food causes more of our money to be available to feed and clothe the hungry and poor (Is 58:7).
* Immovable, mountainous problems are overcome by fasting and prayer (Mt 17:21, NAB).
* Fasting is accompanied by humility, selflessness, and a lack of strife with those around us (Is 58:3-4).
In summary, true fasting pierces the clouds and causes our prayers to be heard and answered by God (Is 58:4). True fasting brings undeniable results.
Judge your own fasting by the above Scriptural results of true fasting. Are you fasting in such a way that your world is changing? Could others tell you are fasting simply by observing the life-changing and world-changing power emanating from your life?
Prayer: Father, pour out Your love in our hearts (Rm 5:5) so that we will desire to fast as You wish (Is 58:6) and so change the world.
Promise: "Your vindication shall go before you." -Is 58:8
Praise: Marcia found a new freedom when giving up TV for Lent.
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Friday, February 15, 2013
Isaiah 58:1-9, Psalm 51:3-6, 18-19, Matthew 9:14-15
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FAST IMPRESSIONS
"Your disciples do not" fast. -Matthew 9:14
Jesus said that when we fast, we should freshen up so no one can see we are fasting (Mt 6:17-18). He meant that we should fast so as to please God, not man.
In one sense, however, people should be able to tell we are fasting no matter how nice our complexion is. Fasting causes drastic changes which are visible to those around us.
* Fasting, along with prayer, is the most effective weapon to bring down the strongholds of the evil one (Gospel of Life, Pope John Paul II, 100).
* Fasting sets free the oppressed, the captive, the depressed, the addicted, and the homeless (Is 58:6-7).
* Our fasting from food causes more of our money to be available to feed and clothe the hungry and poor (Is 58:7).
* Immovable, mountainous problems are overcome by fasting and prayer (Mt 17:21, NAB).
* Fasting is accompanied by humility, selflessness, and a lack of strife with those around us (Is 58:3-4).
In summary, true fasting pierces the clouds and causes our prayers to be heard and answered by God (Is 58:4). True fasting brings undeniable results.
Judge your own fasting by the above Scriptural results of true fasting. Are you fasting in such a way that your world is changing? Could others tell you are fasting simply by observing the life-changing and world-changing power emanating from your life?
Prayer: Father, pour out Your love in our hearts (Rm 5:5) so that we will desire to fast as You wish (Is 58:6) and so change the world.
Promise: "Your vindication shall go before you." -Is 58:8
Praise: Marcia found a new freedom when giving up TV for Lent.
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Thursday, February 14, 2013
LOVE-LIFE - One Bread, One Body, 2/14/2013
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Thursday, February 14, 2013, Sts. Cyril & Methodius
Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Psalm 1:1-4, 6, Luke 9:22-25
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LOVE-LIFE
"Whoever wishes to be My follower must deny his very self." -Luke 9:23
In a cartoon, the patient said to the psychiatrist: "Do I have to do my own thing? Do I have to do what feels good?" Living for self and pleasure gets old.
We like this kind of life at first, but after a while we suspect we're destroying ourselves and wasting our lives. Jesus said as much: "Whoever would save his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for My sake will save it. What profit does he show who gains the whole world and destroys himself in the process?" (Lk 9:24-25)
Those who live to do their own thing are to be pitied. They have traded their birthright for trifles (see Gn 25:31ff), and have given up life and love for a shadow of human existence. The only way to escape slavery to self, the emptiness of pleasure-seeking, and the boredom of doing your own thing is to love Jesus with all your heart.
Only Christ's love makes life worth living, gives meaning to everyday existence, and provides sure hope for the future. What joy there is in not being enslaved to self! What freedom is to be found in not reducing life to mere pleasure-seeking! What sweetness in carrying the daily cross, for Jesus' yoke is easy and His burden light! (Mt 11:30)
Prayer: Father, I accept the power of the cross and reject the futility of doing my own thing.
Promise: "I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse. Choose life, then, that you and your descendants may live, by loving the Lord, your God, heeding His voice, and holding fast to Him." -Dt 30:19-20
Praise: Sts. Cyril and Methodius opened up several nationalities to the good news with their missionary zeal.
(For a related teaching, order our tape on "Developing a Deep Personal Relationship with Jesus" on audio AV 52-1 or video V-52.)
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Thursday, February 14, 2013, Sts. Cyril & Methodius
Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Psalm 1:1-4, 6, Luke 9:22-25
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LOVE-LIFE
"Whoever wishes to be My follower must deny his very self." -Luke 9:23
In a cartoon, the patient said to the psychiatrist: "Do I have to do my own thing? Do I have to do what feels good?" Living for self and pleasure gets old.
We like this kind of life at first, but after a while we suspect we're destroying ourselves and wasting our lives. Jesus said as much: "Whoever would save his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for My sake will save it. What profit does he show who gains the whole world and destroys himself in the process?" (Lk 9:24-25)
Those who live to do their own thing are to be pitied. They have traded their birthright for trifles (see Gn 25:31ff), and have given up life and love for a shadow of human existence. The only way to escape slavery to self, the emptiness of pleasure-seeking, and the boredom of doing your own thing is to love Jesus with all your heart.
Only Christ's love makes life worth living, gives meaning to everyday existence, and provides sure hope for the future. What joy there is in not being enslaved to self! What freedom is to be found in not reducing life to mere pleasure-seeking! What sweetness in carrying the daily cross, for Jesus' yoke is easy and His burden light! (Mt 11:30)
Prayer: Father, I accept the power of the cross and reject the futility of doing my own thing.
Promise: "I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse. Choose life, then, that you and your descendants may live, by loving the Lord, your God, heeding His voice, and holding fast to Him." -Dt 30:19-20
Praise: Sts. Cyril and Methodius opened up several nationalities to the good news with their missionary zeal.
(For a related teaching, order our tape on "Developing a Deep Personal Relationship with Jesus" on audio AV 52-1 or video V-52.)
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Wednesday, February 13, 2013
A LIMITED LENT? - One Bread, One Body, 2/13/2013
The latest issue of My People Newspaper is now online. Articles include:
Peace Is Possible
The Sick Are Christ's Living Image
In Defense Of Life: Will The U.S. Lose Its Religious Freedom?
Economic Crisis Needs Creative Solutions
Prison To Praise: Prison Walls
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Wednesday, February 13, 2013, Ash Wednesday
Joel 2:12-18, 2 Corinthians 5:20-6:2, Psalm 51:3-6, 12-14, 17, Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18
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A LIMITED LENT?
"They are already repaid." -Matthew 6:2, 5, 16
When Jesus says that those who perform religious acts for human recognition are "repaid," He uses a Greek word which suggests commercial payment, that is, payment in full for a service rendered (Mt 6:2, 5, 16). As an example of this term, a plumber fixes your sink and gets the full payment, but only that amount of pay. Jesus says that those who give alms, pray, and fast to further their reputation are looking for the wages of applause. So they get their satisfaction: the repayment. They get nothing more.
Jesus uses a different Greek word when He promises that when you keep your almsgiving, prayer, and fasting secret, your heavenly Father "will repay you" (Mt 6:4, 6, 18). This term means a reward of unspecified amount, determined only by the generosity of the Giver. The entire reward, if any, is up to the One Who is merciful and kind, gracious and unlimited in generosity (Ps 103:8; Ex 20:6; Mt 10:41-42; 2 Cor 9:10). He might give no reward whatsoever, or He might open "the floodgates of heaven, to pour down blessing upon you without measure" (Mal 3:10).
Will the focus of your self-denials this Lent be simply to get the repayment of feasting at Easter, or to receive the lavish outpoured reward of God? (see Ti 3:6) This Lent, place no limits on what the Lord wishes to do in your life. Give Him free rein in directing your prayer, fasting, charity, and suffering. Let Him speak, love, forgive, and work through you. Let Him bless you superabundantly.
Prayer: Father, may I do everything for an audience of One: You.
Promise: "For our sakes God made Him Who did not know sin, to be sin, so that in Him we might become the very holiness of God." -2 Cor 5:21
Praise: Margaret reads the Bible for the blind.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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Peace Is Possible
The Sick Are Christ's Living Image
In Defense Of Life: Will The U.S. Lose Its Religious Freedom?
Economic Crisis Needs Creative Solutions
Prison To Praise: Prison Walls
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Wednesday, February 13, 2013, Ash Wednesday
Joel 2:12-18, 2 Corinthians 5:20-6:2, Psalm 51:3-6, 12-14, 17, Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/021313.cfm
A LIMITED LENT?
"They are already repaid." -Matthew 6:2, 5, 16
When Jesus says that those who perform religious acts for human recognition are "repaid," He uses a Greek word which suggests commercial payment, that is, payment in full for a service rendered (Mt 6:2, 5, 16). As an example of this term, a plumber fixes your sink and gets the full payment, but only that amount of pay. Jesus says that those who give alms, pray, and fast to further their reputation are looking for the wages of applause. So they get their satisfaction: the repayment. They get nothing more.
Jesus uses a different Greek word when He promises that when you keep your almsgiving, prayer, and fasting secret, your heavenly Father "will repay you" (Mt 6:4, 6, 18). This term means a reward of unspecified amount, determined only by the generosity of the Giver. The entire reward, if any, is up to the One Who is merciful and kind, gracious and unlimited in generosity (Ps 103:8; Ex 20:6; Mt 10:41-42; 2 Cor 9:10). He might give no reward whatsoever, or He might open "the floodgates of heaven, to pour down blessing upon you without measure" (Mal 3:10).
Will the focus of your self-denials this Lent be simply to get the repayment of feasting at Easter, or to receive the lavish outpoured reward of God? (see Ti 3:6) This Lent, place no limits on what the Lord wishes to do in your life. Give Him free rein in directing your prayer, fasting, charity, and suffering. Let Him speak, love, forgive, and work through you. Let Him bless you superabundantly.
Prayer: Father, may I do everything for an audience of One: You.
Promise: "For our sakes God made Him Who did not know sin, to be sin, so that in Him we might become the very holiness of God." -2 Cor 5:21
Praise: Margaret reads the Bible for the blind.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, September 13, 2012
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